Tristan Armstrong, newly named CEO of Rocky Mountaineer, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about his famed luxury rail company offering rail tours in Canada and the U.S. Armstrong isn’t new to the brand: He’s the son of Rocky Mountaineer founder Peter Armstrong and grew up living and breathing his family’s trains—the ultimate model railroad. For more information, visit www.rockymountaineer.com.

Matt Gleaves, vice president-commercial for Cunard, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his luxury cruise line’s new Queen Anne, the fourth Queen in Cunard’s fleet. Gleaves talks with Shillinglaw a day after both disembarked on a one-night preview in Southampton of the ship, which marries Cunard tradition with a thoroughly modern style and includes brand new dining venues, West End and Broadway caliber entertainment, magnificent suites and much more. For more information, visit www.cunard.com.

Renata Bacal, entertainment and engagement manager on Star Pride, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about all the performances, games, speakers, parties and other attractions offered on her Windstar Cruises ship, which can carry up 312 guests. Bacal details all the things guests can do onboard this small ship, in this case as it cruises the Canary Islands and Madeira. For more information, visit www.windstarcruises.com.

Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about why she named the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners in Australia as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit, the line’s newest purpose-built expedition ship, which has been sailing since late last year. The naming ceremony will take place on Seabourn Pursuit’s June 22-July 2, 2024 voyage in the Kimberley region of Australia. The Wunambal Gaambera people are the Traditional Owners of a region in the Kimberley. Leahy also talks about how her twin luxury expedition ships—Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit have been received by the market. For more information, visit www.seabourn.com.

Andreas Pitsch, veteran hotel general manager on Star Pride, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what guests experience onboard the Windstar Cruises ship, which was stretched to two years ago accommodate more passengers, a bigger spa, revamped suites and two new restaurants. Pitsch details the accommodations, the dining and the service onboard. For more information, visit www.windstarcruises.com.

Belinda Hindmarsh, deputy CEO-global business for Ponant, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what’s to come for her French-owned luxury expedition cruise line. Hindmarsh describes Ponant’s growing fleet of sustainable ships, including the flagship Le Commandant Charcot, as well as plans for the “greenest” cruise ship ever, set to debut as early 2030. She also details some of the most innovative itineraries to off-the-beaten-path destinations in the cruise business. For more information, visit https://us.ponant.com.

Adolfo Perez, senior vice president of global sales and trade marketing, talks with Lark Gould of Insider Travel Report about Carnival Cruise Line's latest ship, Carnival Firenze, as it sets off on its inaugural voyage through the Mexican Riviera from Long Beach, Ca. Perez discusses what separates Firenze's "Fun, Italian Style" from sister ships and what's new for the popular cruise brand. For more information, visit www.goccl.com or www.carnival.com.

Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report talks with tourists, shopkeepers, new citizens, hotel managers, students and the manager of Tel Aviv's LGBTQ Center to find out what they think about the prospects for the return of tourism. From Tel Aviv to Haifa to Jerusalem, Lutz discusses safety during the war, diversity throughout the country, and how Israel is moving forward. Highlights include how different cultures and religions live side by side, Israel's gay community and hospitality in times of struggle. For more information on Israel tourism, visit www.israel.travel.